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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with discrete data where more information is needed?
In IPv4, if you are using a static IP address assignment, which of the actions from the answers below, are you preforming?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
Which of the data transmission modes below best is described as a one way transmission?
There are an assortment of numbers on the typical protocol header. Which of the answers below denotes the header number that identifies the systems application/service for receiving or transmitting data?
Which of the terms below best describes the effect of light arriving at different times at a receiver in a fiber optic transmission?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the disadvantage of losing the clock signal when spaces are transmitted for an extended series?
Which of the cables below is best used for the trunk cabling of the DeviceNet transmission system?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a horn being sounded?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "C"?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest percentage of the total configured alarms?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy compared to industry standards?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below would used be to prevent unauthorized changes from an operator?
There are several fields in an Ethernet message frame structure. Which of the answers represent the total amount of fields in an Ethernet message frame?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 3 field devices connected?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will set up the user manager and data administrator when loaded?